B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Mazda Of St. Augustine earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · St. Augustine, FL
Collected Nov 12, 2025Aug 24, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Location

St. Augustine, FL

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The full story

Why Mazda Of St. Augustine earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

1 thing

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 22% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,995 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,298 is $385 above the FL average of $913. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,120 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

9 verified OTD quotes from Mazda Of St. Augustine

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2018 Mazda CX-9

TouringUsed2 quotes
$13,469
$1,298doc feeSaved $2,115
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Mazda CX-5

S SelectNew
$33,528
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mazda CX-90

Premium PackageNew
$53,746
$1,298doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$1,995optional
View Quote →

2024 Toyota RAV4

4D WAGON HYBRID XLE PREMIUMUsed
$34,847
$1,298doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Honda HR-V

5D WAGON SPORT AWD4 quotes
$29,496
$1,298doc feeSaved $2,114
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection planavg $1,995
1 quote
Mandatory
recommended ppp +avg $1,995
1 quote
protection planavg $1,995
1 quote

Tips for Mazda Of St. Augustine

  • Doc fee is $894 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$443) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mazda Of St. Augustine charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mazda Of St. Augustine charges a $1,298 documentation fee and averages $443 in dealer add-ons when present. Mazda Of St. Augustine earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is Mazda Of St. Augustine's doc fee?

Mazda Of St. Augustine charges a typical documentation fee of $1,298. The FL average is $913. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mazda Of St. Augustine add mandatory add-ons?

Mazda Of St. Augustine adds an average of $443 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Mazda Of St. Augustine a good dealer?

Mazda Of St. Augustine has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Mazda Of St. Augustine in St. Augustine, FL, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
62
Add-on Behavior (30%)
87
Price Accuracy (30%)
98
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,298
FL avg$913
National avg$404

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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